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Analysis: Challenges Abound But Herd Immunity Still Possible

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) – In these COVID-19 times, herd immunity has become this buzzword that signals freedom, normalcy…

India Reports 53,256 New COVID-19 Cases

NEW DELHI, Jun 21 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 29,935,221 today, with 53,256 new cases recorded in the…

Six Persons Missing After Shoe Factory Catches Fire In Delhi

NEW DELHI, Jun 21 (NNN-PTI) – At least six persons went missing, after a fire broke out at a shoe…

Australia’s Deputy PM Defeated In Nationals Leadership Challenge

CANBERRA, Jun 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Barnaby Joyce defeated Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, in a contest to replace him as…

10 Taliban Insurgents Arrested In E. Afghanistan: Official

KABUL, Jun 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Ten suspected Taliban insurgents have been arrested, in Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province, the provincial governor…

Biden To Host Afghan President As U.S. Withdrawal Continues

WASHINGTON, Jun 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – U.S. President, Joe Biden, will host Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, and Chairman of High…

Talks To Revive Iran Nuclear Agreement “Closer To A Deal:” EU Official

VIENNA, Jun 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – Talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan…

Singapore Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases, 62,414 In Total

SINGAPORE, Jun 21 (NNN-CNA) – Eleven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Singapore yesterday, bringing the total tally to…

Nepal Extends Lockdown In Kathmandu With Relaxed Provisions

KATHMANDU, Jun 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – The authorities in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, decided yesterday, to extend the ongoing lockdown…

Pakistan Reports 1,050 New COVID-19 Cases

ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan on Saturday, recorded 1,050 new cases of COVID-19, the National Command and Operation Centre…